Marketers on the risks and rewards of effective team building
Matthew ValentineFrom avoiding the impulse to hire ex-colleagues to constantly engaging “passive candidates”, marketers discuss their playbook for building effective teams.
From avoiding the impulse to hire ex-colleagues to constantly engaging “passive candidates”, marketers discuss their playbook for building effective teams.
From breaking down silos to ensuring marketers display conviction and curiosity, CMOs weigh in on what the team of the future should look like.
From startups recruiting generalists to corporates hiring specialist expertise, marketing teams may differ by size or industry but change is a constant.
As marketing leaders rethink the skills their teams need to win in a rapidly evolving market, avoiding creating new silos and feelings of tribalism is key.
Does it matter whether data, insight or design sit within marketing, or is a focus on headcount just a distraction?
All good CMOs want to build strong, high performing teams. However, it’s easier said than done, whether avoiding hiring in your image, mapping out personality types or asking candidates to take a psychometric test, there’s no silver bullet for creating the perfect team.
Culture, diversity and looking beyond marketing are the key components of an ‘ideal’ marketing team, say leaders from Specsavers, Sky and KP Snacks.